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Dr. Seuss malaria booklet bounds to second round

Dr. Seuss malaria booklet bounds to second round

There must be many Dr. Seuss fans among voters taking part in our Library Jewels tourney. The World War II booklet by the famous children’s author scored a resounding win over a 1924 Washington road map, 66 percent to 34 percent. The booklet advances to the second round, where it will face a collection of photos by Asahel Curtis and others. We’ll start the tourney’s second round this afternoon with a nearly-500-year-old rare atlas facing a 1910 photo album of…

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Library tourney Game 8: Dr. Seuss malaria booklet vs. 1924 WA road map

Library tourney Game 8: Dr. Seuss malaria booklet vs. 1924 WA road map

We’ve finally reached the eighth and final game of the first round of the Library Jewels tourney. It’s a World War II booklet on malaria by Dr. Seuss against a 1924 road map of Washington. Wanna vote? Just use the online poll below. You have until Friday at 10 a.m. to vote, so don’t miss out! Dr. Seuss World War II booklet on malaria 1924 Washington road map [poll id=”74″]  

Suffrage leader’s scrapbook tops Library Jewels poll

Suffrage leader’s scrapbook tops Library Jewels poll

The results are in, and the top vote-getter in our January State Library Jewels online poll is the suffrage leader’s scrapbook that includes memorabilia covering 1908 to 1938. The scrapbook, owned by suffrage activist Clara Watson Elsom, received 52 percent of the votes. The 1924 Washington road map finished second with 33 percent, followed by the 1912 list of Washington motor vehicle owners (15 percent). Ready for more interesting and cool historical items? We’ll launch the February Archives Treasures series…

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State Library Jewel #1: 1924 WA road map

State Library Jewel #1: 1924 WA road map

(Map courtesy of Washington State Library) We recently finished showcasing three special items housed in our State Archives. Now, it’s the State Library’s turn. Starting this week, we’ll do a monthly feature on three of the many rare, unique or interesting items, maps and collections found in the State Library. After we show them off, you and others can vote in our online poll by choosing the State Library “contestant” you like best. After a few days, we’ll announce the…

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1924 road map opens “State Library jewels” poll

1924 road map opens “State Library jewels” poll

We recently finished showcasing three special items housed in our State Archives. Now, it’s the State Library’s turn. Starting this week, we’ll do a monthly feature on three of the many rare, unique or interesting items, maps and collections found in the State Library. After we show them off, you and others can vote in our online poll by choosing the State Library “contestant” you like best. After a few days, we’ll announce the January winner. The first contestant is…

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